You could ask that question to the people who have chosen to make this wonderful city there home, but why do that when you can visit there and find out for your self? It is called the Windy City for a reason. It really can be at times, but that has no affect on the tourists that visit there every year.
Since Chicago is a real business oriented city, it is only natural that there would be many fine hotels and restaurants to choose from. You will definitely be able to stay here in the lap of luxury if you can afford these accommodations and if you can not, then there are many more affordable choices available as well.
One of the biggest things that happen in Chicago is of course, The Oprah Winfrey Show. If you know you are going to be in Chicago, you can plan ahead of time and it is possible that you could get into to the show and be a part of a live taping. That would have to be something to remember if you did nothing else while you were there.
If talk shows are not exactly your thing, then there are hundreds of other places to go and things to see. Downtown Chicago has some of the most interesting city architecture in the country and houses some of the largest businesses anywhere, including the Sears Tower.
If you love history and archeology then you must make a trip to The Field Museum. It has exhibits from ancient civilizations up until modern times from cultures all over the world. It also has the largest and most complete tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. It has The Underground Adventure that exhibits soil and the way that life is sustained from it.
Millennium Park is a new addition to Chicago and is a wonderful place for family fun. It has many indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy, including ice skating in the winter months. You can also see the Bean, which is a huge silver metallic sculpture. They have musical events there and some of the best public art in the city. You and your family will not want to miss the opportunity to visit this establishment. Chicago has many museums to see that will be interesting to almost anyone.
If you do not like the really snowy frigid climate, then it might be best to ,make your visit to Chicago in the warm weather months, but if the cold does not bother you, then wintertime might do for you just as well. Either way you are sure to enjoy your stay in this magnificent city.
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